Consultant - International Recommendations for a Culture Satellite Account

• Starting with the UIS 2018 International Recommendations for a CSA draft document as a basis, the consultant will update and revise it accordingly to produce the new International Recommendations for Culture Satellite Accounts document
• Describing the key concepts and definitions and how the CSA fits into the overall System of National Accounts (SNA)
• Describing the uses and limitations of a CSA
• Identifying the required criteria to develop a CSA
• Production of the required summary tables
• Identifying the initial aggregates
• Listing and explaining the basic indicators
• Discussing any specific issues
• Identifying the required classifications
• Identifying the recommended data sources
• The consultant will be required to participate at least one meeting of the UIS CSA TAG in Montreal, Canada.

• Advanced university degree (Master or PhD degree or equivalent) in economics or related applied quantitative discipline or in the field of cultural economics
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in economic statistics and/or economic research and/or working with Systems of National Accounts
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• A demonstrated ability to conduct research
• Effective organizational and people skills
• Proficient in time management
• Ability to work autonomously
• Client and collaborative.

Familiarity with an additional United Nations language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is considered advantageous